Freiburg have officially signed Junior Adamu, a forward from RB Salzburg, for an undisclosed fee estimated to be between €8m-€10m.
The 22-year-old has signed a long-term deal with Christian Streich’s team but the club has decided not to disclose the full details of the contract.
Junior Adamu’s acquisition comes after Kevin Schade and Mark Flekken left the team permanently to join Brentford.
Streich aims to bolster his team in a few key areas before the window closes, to heighten their performance next season and contend for a spot in the Champions League.
Although West Ham and other Bundesliga clubs showed interest, Die Breisgau successfully convinced the Austrian international to join them in the Black Forest.
Junior is a highly versatile offensive player who is capable of playing in both central and hanging positions.
The Nigerian-born possesses an intense style of play and exhibits good moves towards opportunities to score.
Jochen Saier, one of Freiburg’s board members stated that they are very pleased to have him at the club.
He said: “Like all of our young players, he still has significant potential for development.”
“We aim to maximize the potential of this opportunity through collaboration. We are optimistic about the future due to his positive attitude and our effective work approach, we are very pleased.”
Adamu commented on the signing, stating that SC Freiburg have a strong reputation in Austria, which was further confirmed through his discussions with individuals who are knowledgeable about the club.
He said: “My goal is to improve my skills and establish myself as a strong player in the German Bundesliga. Freiburg is the ideal location for that.”
Adamu was a member of the Salzburg team that won the Austrian Bundesliga by a margin of seven points, having suffered only one defeat throughout the entire season.
The forward contributed 14 goals and six assists in 40 games across all competitions for the Red Bull team.
Who is Junior Adamu?
Chukwubuike Junior Adamu is a skilled football player who currently serves as a forward for the Bundesliga team SC Freiburg.
He was born in Nigeria but currently represents the Austria national team.
His Age
Adamu was born on June 6th, 2001. He is currently 22 years old.
Junior Adamu’s club career
Adamu began his professional journey with GSV Wacker’s youth team before he joined Grazer AK in January 2014.
Thereafter, he moved to FC Red Bull Salzburg Academy in 2015 and progressed through the levels from U15 to U18.
Adamu joined Swiss Super League team St. Gallen on loan on February 15th, 2021.
On June 22, SC Freiburg, a German Bundesliga club, announced that they have signed Adamu to an undisclosed contract.
His International career
Adamu, who was born in Nigeria, currently represents Austria in international competitions. He has previously played for the Austria U18, Austria U19, and Austria U21 teams.
On November 12, 2021, he made his debut appearance for the Austria senior national team during a World Cup qualifier match against Israel.
